Japan Slashes its Famous High Tax Rates on Digital Assets
The current system treats crypto profits as “miscellaneous income,” hitting top earners with a tax rate of up to 55%. That’s all set to change.
Ripple and SBI Holdings Announce Landmark Partnership to Introduce Ripple USD (RLUSD) Stablecoin to Japan
Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with SBI Holdings, Inc. to introduce the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin to the Japanese market.
European Central Bank Evaluates Public Blockchain Infrastructure for Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) is conducting a formal assessment of public blockchain networks, including Ethereum and Solana, as potential technological frameworks for the launch of a digital euro.
OCC Terminates Enforcement Action Against Anchorage Digital Following Remediation
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has formally terminated the consent order issued against Anchorage Digital National Association in 2022.
WhalePlay Beta Launch: Next-Level Social iGaming Platform
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 21st August 2025, PlayNewswire
Kanye West Drops a $2B Crypto Token
Kanye West is betting on blockchain. The artist now known as Ye has launched “Yeezy Money” (YZY), a new cryptocurrency on Solana, proclaiming a “new economy, built on chain.”
China Considers Launching Yuan Stablecoin
China is poised to make a dramatic U-turn on cryptocurrency policy by developing its own yuan-backed stablecoin.
Nasdaq Ousts Windtree as Stock Tanks to $0.11
Nasdaq is showing Windtree Therapeutics the door. The exchange is delisting the company’s stock after it failed the most basic test: keeping its share price above $1.
Ark Invest Doubles Down, Buys $37M in Robinhood and Bullish Amid Crypto Slump
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest capitalized on a market downturn Tuesday, purchasing $21.2 million in Bullish (BULL) and $16.2 million in Robinhood (HOOD) through its ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). This buying spree continued despite both stocks closing sharply lower.
Wyoming Launches a State-backed Stablecoin
Think of a digital dollar that’s officially backed by a state government. That’s what Wyoming just created. It’s called the Frontier Stable Token, or FRNT for short.
Fed’s Crypto Ban for Staff Could Crumble, Says Top Regulator
The Federal Reserve’s own ban on crypto for its employees is being challenged from within.
Illinois Joins Regulatory Wave with New Crypto Exchange and ATM Laws
The first, SB 1797, empowers regulators to monitor crypto firms, enforcing capital, cybersecurity, and disclosure rules akin to traditional finance.
South Korean Exchanges Forced to Pause Crypto Lending Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
South Korea’s financial watchdog has temporarily barred cryptocurrency exchanges from offering lending services, disrupting a fast-growing sector of the digital asset market.
Ethereum ETFs See Significant Outflows After Record Inflow Streak
US spot Ethereum ETFs experienced $196.6 million in net outflows Monday, marking their second-largest daily withdrawal since launch, according to SoSoValue data.
World’s Largest Sovereign Fund Goes Big on Bitcoin—Exposure Jumps 83%
In a bold move, Norway’s massive $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund ramped up its Bitcoin exposure by 83% last quarter, according to Standard Chartered.
